Rituman Spring Opening Draw Nets 14 Prize Winners
The Rituman merchants Spring Opening concluded with a prize drawing using a Ford truck and an electric washer as a ticket receptacle. First prize was $50 in merchandise certificates. 14 prizes were awarded in the first drawing, with a second drawing to follow if not claimed by May 18. Only four prizes had been claimed by press time.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
R. V Fredrick
Don R. Morr
Ford Garage
W W. Boulger
Citizens’ Savings & Loan
Rittman Hardware
Mr Morr
Bodager
Mr Hamilton
Barnard Hamilton Ca
Ramani Hamilton Co
Letter Announces Sale of Tailor Shop to Local Standout
A public notice states the Rineys Tailor Shop and Haberdashery has been sold to Chas Wald of Sterling Ohio after six years of operation. The former owner thanks customers for support and endorses Wald, inviting patronage and good will toward the new proprietor. Wald is described as a local, ambitious man with proven ability.
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Rineys Tailor Shop
Death of Irene Blough Linked to Diphtheria Treatment
Coroner investigates the death of two and a half year old Irene Blough daughter of Henry and Florence Blough in Rittman. A chiropractor treated the child until Sunday and diphtheria germs were found in the throat after experts examined a swab sent to Akron. Funeral held privately due to the discovery.
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Emanuel Reichenhaugh
Eat Rittman
Httle
Irene Blough
Florence Blough
Fritz
Teatth
C D Barrett
Revard
Koonte
Wadsworth
Koontz
Akron
Rittman
Wooster
Wadaworth
R. &. Odier
Kensiinger
Henry
the Wooster Record
Odier
Presbyterian Church Events in Cleveland Presbytery Meeting
Rev Robin Platter and Mr L L Haney attended Cleveland Presbytery in Lakewood. Haney was elected alternate commissioner to the General Assembly to meet in Columbus beginning May 20. Exchange of pulpits planned between Barberton and Rittman pastors next Sunday. Easter cantatas scheduled at Wooster Avenue Church of Christ Akron and Boomer Avenue Church of Christ in Hillman on successive Sundays.
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Robin Platter
L. L. Haney
Presbyterian Church
Cleveland
Wooster Avenue Church of Christ
Akron
Boomer Ave. Church of Christ
Hillman
Fire tears into L. L. Lance home as roof burns
A fire alarm sounded in the afternoon at the L. L. Lance residence when the roof caught fire. Neighbors aided with a few bucks and water to help extinguish the blaze. The local department has seen more calls this spring than usual.
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L. L. Lance
Rittman Opens Season With Big Win Over Akron Farewell Billards
Rittman base ball team opened the season with a 14 to 2 victory over the Akron Farewell Hilliards in a fraternal match. About 17 local players appeared, three pitchers worked three innings each, and the town praised the lineup as the best in its baseball history. The upcoming Farewell Hilliards game at the field is billed for 2 pm with Akron’s squad, noted for a 31 to 2 win over Medina’s American Legion.
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Riteman
Rittman
Barberton
Hilliards of
Akron
Akron Team Won Fronm
American Legion
Medina
Barberton businessman killed at Erie crossing
R V Kreider owner of a Barberton Medina and Wadaworth store chain died when his car was struck by an Erie Freight at Rhone's crossing on the cinder road late Friday night. Witnesses say he may have seen the train before impact and attempted to exit the vehicle. The bereaved widow and three children survive. Funeral services were held Saturday evening and the body sent to Driftwood Pennsylvania for interment. Kreider was about 50.
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R VY Kretcher
Barberton
Medina
Wadaworth
Erie
Rhone's Crossing
Kreider
Reider
Tte
Spade's Department
Rittman Hoo
Cleveland
A L Ebert
Driftwood
Roof Fire At Mary Horst Home Sparks Alarm
A fire department response occurred at the Mary Horst residence last Thursday evening marking a second blaze in as many weeks. A neighbor spotted the fire and a passerby carried water to the roof to extinguish the flames.
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Mary Horst
Thia Lidie
Carrie
Charles Wald Purchases the Riney Tailor Shop
Charles Wald takes over the Riney Tailor Shop in Rittman from Rinehart who has run the business after moving from Canal Fulton. Rinehart plans coursework in miningology this fall, while Wald is described as energetic and likely to continue the shop and haberdashery known as Riney’s.
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Charles Wald
RINEY
Rinetatban
Rittman
Canal Fulton
Rinehart
Ohio
Wes
Eterung
Gettings and Pavlic Lane Dispute Settled
A disputed lane between Gettings and Pavlic was settled by Judge Starns with Gettings retaining the portion he uses and Pavlic retaining his. The compromise capped costs at 80 dollars. Attorneys Neover and Mougoy represented the parties in a case seeking perpetual access restraints.
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Gettings
Pavlic
Starns
April
Cart Neover
Gattings
Witer Mougoy
Paria
Severe wind and tornado aftermath disrupts region and cleanup
A severe wind event followed a tornado ravaging parts of Ohio and nearby states causing property damage worth millions and several deaths. In Woat Vo debris and chaos persist as residents await garbage collection service now available with bonded collectors. Local officials coordinate disposal and cleanup continues while winter debris is gathered in receptacles.
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Peoria
Nipola
Ohio
Laval Folke
Cit
Appraisal Under Way for Nitman Estate Valuation
Appraisers to be led by Wm. Shackleford and Mesyor Treller began work last week appointed by County Auditor Treller. The task is thorough and will take weeks. Once figures are ready the auditor will state how the appraisal affects the tax rate.
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Oj Wetn
Mesyor
Wm. Shackleford
Nittman
Treller
Obituary of John Horn Wayne County Pioneer
John Horn longtime Wayne County resident died April 11 1825 from meningitis born in Milton Township 1866 moved at age six with parents to Chippewa Township where he lived the rest of his life. A quiet peaceable man he was a lifelong Apostolic Christian Church attendee. He married Busan Amstuts in 1898 who died a year later. In 1916 he married Mary Edyn Johnson who survives him. He was buried in the Apostolic Christian cemetery on Tuesday April 14. He leaves many relatives and friends to mourn his death.
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John Horn
Wayne Co
Milton Twp
Chippewa Twp
Apostolic Christian Church
Busan Amstuts
Mary Edyn Johnson
Apostolic Christian Cemetery
Orec Sear Ge Eaerre
Card of Thanks From Mrs Yochheim
I am grateful for the kindness and support during my recent illness. Special thanks to the Presbyterian choir for the plant and the Pythian Sisters for the flowers. Mrs. E. G. Yochheim.
Rittman Markets Weekly Notice
Rittman markets list items like corn and wheat along with groceries and eggs. The page references Hershey and Rohrer and notes a Thursday correction cycle with prices such as 18 cents for some items and 880 for stock packing.
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Rittman
Hershey & Rohrer
Eaes
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